A game has been proposed to help lessen the droning noise of misinformation and half-truths.

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BS Bingo:

1. Before William Blair’s next televised speech, prepare your “BS Bingo” card by drawing a square — I find that 5″ x 5″ is a good size — and dividing it into columns — five across and five down. That will give you 25 1-inch blocks.

2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:

– $4-million a year
– 11000 times a day
– crime is solved
– proven beneficial during major operations
– police leaders “coast-to-coast” support the registry
– importance to public safety
– Helps police trace firearms
– the registry is cost-effective
– in everyone’s interest
– prevents dangerous people and criminals from possessing firearms
– money well spent
– to own and use firearms is a privilege
– Officer safety preserved by Registry
– Registry critical in solving Mayerthorpe shootings
– helps police prosecute criminals
– Police officers rely on Registry information
– a vital public-safety tool
– can help prevent domestic murders
– suicides in the home decreased
– prevents stockpiling of firearms by organized crime
– provides community safety
– promotes safe storage
– public money is spent prudently
– the registry has saved lives
– we lose it at our peril
– an essential tool

3. During Blair’s speech, check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases.

4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout “BULLs**t!”

Testimonials from past satisfied “BS Bingo” players:

“I had been listening to the speech for only five minutes when I won.” – Wendy, Toronto